Council seeks EV owners with no driveways for street charging trial

The big picture: The council is piloting three pavement charging channel products that enable residents to run cables from their homes to vehicles parked on the road.

Why it matters: The trial addresses charging access for electric vehicle owners who rely on street parking.

The details: Three charging systems are being tested:

• Gul-E for home-to-pavement charging

• Kerbo Charge for pavement crossing solutions

• Charge Gully for pavement-based charging

Requirements: Eligible residents must:

• Own an electric vehicle or have imminent plans to purchase one

• Have no access to off-street parking

• Have no dropped kerb outside their property

• Have no grass verges in the paving outside

• Have no metal-cased street furniture nearby

• Be willing to install a home charger

Council funding covers:

• Charging channel installation

• Planning permission costs for home charger

• Section 178 licence during the trial period

• Up to £350 towards home charger installation

Required from participants:

• Complete an expression of interest form

• Apply for District or Borough Council planning permission

• Install a home charger after channel installation

• Provide feedback during the trial period

Bottom line: The 12-month trial requires participants to complete necessary planning processes and contribute regular feedback to inform future charging infrastructure decisions. Interested residents can find out more and register their interest here.